scholarly journals The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure: A Feasible Multidisciplinary Outcome Measure for Pediatric Telerehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn R Tanner ◽  
Kathy Grinde ◽  
Cristin McCormick

This study describes the feasibility of using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) as a multidisciplinaryoutcome measure for pediatric telerehabilitation (TR). The COPM was administered at monthly time points over four months. A follow-up survey was conducted with the therapists to assess clinical utility of the COPM. Seventy-three percent of the children seen in TR > one month had at least two administrations of the COPM. Eighty percent of therapists agreed or strongly agreed that the COPM was easy to use in a reasonable amount of time, helped identify functional goals, could be used with various children with varied diagnoses, and measured functional change. In 37 children, the median clinical change in performance and satisfaction was two points or greater on the COPM over the episode of TR. The COPM is a feasible measure perceived positively by pediatric therapists for TR use.

2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 309-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda S. Petty ◽  
Laurie McArthur ◽  
Jutta Treviranus

Background. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) has gained wide acceptance in general occupational therapy research and practice, however, the use of the COPM in assistive technology assessments and outcomes is not as well documented. Purpose. This clinical report discusses the utility of the COPM in assistive technology, as illustrated by the assessment and follow-up of clients requiring high technology vision aids. Results. The COPM makes important contributions to the outcomes of providing vision aids. The COPM ensures a needs review that incorporates all areas of occupational performance, which in turn directs the clinician to match the technology to client needs. From a clinical perspective, the quantitative follow-up data are helpful to determine clients' improvement in occupational performance as well as their satisfaction with the assistive technology. For administrative purposes, the COPM results provides accountability to the funding agency. Practice Implications. The COPM can be readily integrated into the assessment and follow-up of assistive technology service delivery and adds value to both components of the process.


1990 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Law ◽  
Sue Baptiste ◽  
MaryAnn McColl ◽  
Anne Opzoomer ◽  
Helene Polatajko ◽  
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2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 298-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann McColl ◽  
Mary Law ◽  
Sue Baptiste ◽  
Nancy Pollock ◽  
Anne Carswell ◽  
...  

Background. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is an outcome measure designed to assess performance and satisfaction with occupation. It was developed to coincide with the occupation-focused, client-centred Canadian Model of Occupational Performance. Purpose. The COPM has been a feature of the occupational therapy landscape for approximately 15 years and has pervaded the consciousness of occupational therapists around the world. In this paper, we examine issues associated with application of the COPM in targeted clinical and non-clinical situations. Results. The paper suggests considerations required to ensure that the highest quality of information is derived from the COPM in all situations. Practice Implications. Although the paper emphasizes the centrality of the client-centred approach, it also demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the COPM to different situations, clients, settings and purposes.


Author(s):  
Gijs J.Q. Verkerk ◽  
Lisanne van der Molen-Meulmeester ◽  
Mattijs W. Alsem

PURPOSE: Although the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is used with children, it is unclear how they and their parents experience this. This study aims to investigate the opinions of children and their parents about the COPM when it is used with children. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were performed with 23 children varying in age between 8 and 18 years. The transcripts of the interviews were analysed using MAXQDA software to discover overarching themes. Parents’ responses to an eight-item multiple-choice questionnaire were analysed using SPSS software. RESULTS: Five themes extracted from the interviews with the children show: My way of doing the COPM; The COPM shows my own problems and wishes for change; The COPM is important for identifying the support I need; The influence of my parents and my therapist; and The COPM is suitable for me. The children experienced the COPM as a valuable tool for determining and measuring the impact of an intervention. The parents experienced the COPM as suitable for their child and judged that the child’s scores were useful for showing the outcome of an intervention. CONCLUSION: Both the children and their parents valued the COPM as an outcome measure for intervention.


1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 242-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moira Toomey ◽  
Donna Nicholson ◽  
Anne Carswell

A qualitative research project was undertaken to investigate the clinical utility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) among therapists from the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton's Home Care Programme. Nineteen occupational therapists participated in one of four focus groups and in a plenary session to elicit reasons why some therapists used the COPM to assess clients and why others did not. The participants presented a wide range of opinions on the same theme, often from two polarities. The five themes that emerged from the focus groups and which were validated during the plenary session were: Use, environment, administration, outcome and suggested changes. The results demonstrated that COPM utility depended upon the degree to which therapists had incorporated the client-centred approach in their practice, the degree to which management valued and supported the use of the COPM and the degree to which the COPM could be flexible to fit practice context.


2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 905-912
Author(s):  
Türker Özkan ◽  
Hasan Utkan Aydin ◽  
Ömer Berköz ◽  
Safiye Özkan ◽  
Erol Kozanoğlu

We report outcomes of 17 children with brachial plexus birth palsy that underwent extensor carpi ulnaris to brachioradialis and brachioradialis to abductor pollicis longus transfers to correct supination and ulnar deviation deformity. Mean age at the time of surgery was 8.7 years and mean follow-up time was 21 months (8–44). These patients had marked increases in active forearm rotation and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure scores. Activity performance score on the measure increased from 1.1 to 6.7 and satisfaction score increased from 0.8 to 8.7 at final follow-up. We conclude from our patient series that these tendon transfers are effective in correction of the supination and ulnar deviation deformities in brachial plexus birth palsy. Level of evidence: IV


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Vita Hagelskjær ◽  
Mette Krohn ◽  
Pia Susanne Christensen ◽  
Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen

Background. Some clients with cognitive and communicative impairments after a brain injury are unable to participate in the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) without support. The study originates from an assumption that some of these clients are able to participate independently in the COPM interview by using a visual material.Aim. The aim was to investigate the clinical utility of COPM supported by Talking Mats (TM) for community-based clients with cognitive and communicative impairments.Methods. Six clients (51–60 years) were included. After matching the visual material of TM to COPM, the COPM interview was administered twice with an interval of 10 days, once using TM and once without. Interviews were videotaped and studied by six evaluators.Results. The most obvious benefits of using TM as a supportive tool in the COPM interview were related to the first two steps of the COPM interview.Conclusion. Using TM in the COPM interview with clients with cognitive and communicative impairments after a brain injury is recommended as the basis for goal setting. The present study demonstrates a possibility to include a COPM interview to clients who had not been able to complete a COPM interview and thus start a rehabilitation process in a client-centered manner.


2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Harper ◽  
Carol A. Stalker ◽  
Gillian Templeton

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was adapted to a group format and used to investigate self-perceived change over time with respect to treatment goals in a sample of adults with histories of child abuse who participated in a 6-week inpatient trauma program. Using the COPM, 177 adults developed individualized goals and rated their performance and satisfaction with performance of these goals at admission, discharge, and 3, 6, and 12 months post-discharge. Goals were classified into six categories and changes in self-ratings were analyzed. Results indicated that the mean scores on the COPM were significantly improved over admission levels at all points in time with respect to goals of self-care, relationships and communication, coping with feelings, and spirituality. However, many participants did not maintain discharge levels at follow-up points. Comparison of the adapted COPM to other standardized measures used in this study supported concurrent criterion validity. Implications for helping professionals are discussed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Enemark Larsen ◽  
B. Rasmussen ◽  
J. R. Christensen

Background. The active participation of clients is an important aspect of rehabilitation quality as conceptualized in client-centred practice (CCP). A recommended outcome measure for enhancing CCP is the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). However, the relationship between COPM use and CCP enhancement has not been documented. Aim. The aim of this study was to examine whether the use of the COPM enhanced CCP. Methods. We performed a scoping review in five steps: (1) identifying a search strategy with inclusion and exclusion criteria; (2) screening relevant databases for published and unpublished studies by using selected keywords and by manually scrutinizing reference lists; (3) agreeing on eligible papers between authors in terms of inclusion and exclusion criteria; (4) charting included data; and (5) analysing data using qualitative content analysis. Results. Twelve studies were included in the review. The results indicated enhanced CCP in two themes when using the COPM. These themes appeared to influence each other; therefore, the first theme, Conditions for enhancing CCP when using the COPM, represented the circumstances needed for the second theme, Enhancing CCP when using the COPM, to be fulfilled. Conclusion. The use of the COPM seems to enhance CCP if certain conditions are present.


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